2 files changed, 11 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/src/network/network_client.cpp b/src/network/network_client.cpp
index 2d75353df..9bf8ec0b4 100644
--- a/src/network/network_client.cpp
+++ b/src/network/network_client.cpp
@@ -463,6 +463,15 @@ NetworkRecvStatus ClientNetworkGameSocketHandler::SendMove(CompanyID company, co
 	return NETWORK_RECV_STATUS_OKAY;
 }
 
+/**
+ * Check whether the client is actually connected (and in the game).
+ * @return True when the client is connected.
+ */
+bool ClientNetworkGameSocketHandler::IsConnected()
+{
+	return my_client != NULL && my_client->status == STATUS_ACTIVE;
+}
+
 
 /***********
  * Receiving functions
diff --git a/src/network/network_client.h b/src/network/network_client.h
index 096544156..c1ded6035 100644
--- a/src/network/network_client.h
+++ b/src/network/network_client.h
@@ -100,6 +100,8 @@ public:
 	static NetworkRecvStatus SendRCon(const char *password, const char *command);
 	static NetworkRecvStatus SendMove(CompanyID company, const char *password);
 
+	static bool IsConnected();
+
 	static void Send();
 	static bool Receive();
 	static bool GameLoop();